Which Gemstones Look Like Diamonds?

We all know that high-quality diamonds are very expensive, but what if you don’t want to pay so much money for a natural diamond? Are there stones that look the same but have a more affordable price tag?

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There are a number of gemstones that resemble diamonds in appearance, and some even come close in terms of physical properties. Some of these stones are natural, while others are created synthetically.

Let’s take a look at the gemstones most commonly used as diamond substitutes:

White Sapphire

The white variety of sapphire is used as a diamond imitation not only because of this gemstone’s diamond-like appearance but also due to its relative durability.

Rated 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, sapphire is harder than most other stones used as fake diamonds, including the popular cubic zirconia.

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White sapphire is, however, less durable than diamond, which has a hardness grade of 10 on the Mohs scale.